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Period: 400 to
400CE-2010
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410
First Germans
The first German tribe arrives in England. -
450
Beginning of Old English
The Beginning of the Old English era. -
Jan 1, 600
Christianity
Christianity was introduced by St. Augustine. -
Jan 1, 700
Beowulf
Beowulf is a title to an Old English heroic poem consisting of 3182 lines. It is written by a anonymous poet and dated sometime between the 8th and 11th century. -
Jan 1, 1000
"Silly"
It meant meant blessed or happy. -
Jan 1, 1066
Old English to Middle English
This was the end of the Old English era and the beginning of the Middle English era. -
Oct 14, 1066
Norman Invasion
The Norman invasion was the conquest of England by the Norman Army and French. This invasion led to many changes in the English language. -
Jan 1, 1200
"Nice"
This was an insult, meaning stupid or foolish. -
Jan 1, 1200
"Done to a turn"
This saying meant that meat was cooked by turning it by hand. The meat would be turned till it was done. -
Jan 1, 1204
English King loses duchy
The English kings lose the duchy of Normandy to French kings. -
Jan 1, 1337
Hundred Years War
The Start of the Hundred Years' War between England and France. -
Jan 1, 1362
Official language
English becomes the official language of the court. -
Jan 1, 1387
The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales were written by Geoffrey Chaucer. The collection of the stories spans from 1387-1400. It is the story of 30 pilgrams who travel to Canterbury. -
Jan 1, 1400
Printing Press
The Printing Press was invented by the German Johannes Gutenburg. -
Jan 1, 1480
Middle English to Modern English
This marked the the end of the Middle English era and the start of the Modern English era. -
Jan 1, 1497
Discovery of North America
John Cabot discovered parts of North America in 1497. -
Jan 1, 1498
Discovery of the Americas
Christopher Columbus reached the mainland of America in 1498. However depending on the context and definition others had founded the Americas. For Example the Vikings in 1000. -
Shakespeares death
Shakespeare dies in 1616. -
Publication of Shakespeares First Folio
Shakespeares first folio contains 36 plays. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval in which the 13 colonies in North America joined together to break free from British Rule. The colonies combine to beome the United Stated of America. -
"Nice"
Nice now means sweet, thoughtful, and kind. -
"SIlly"
SIlly now means stupid or dumb. -
Twin Towers
The Twin Towers of The World Trade Center were attacked by terrorists. Plans were flown into both towers which led to their collaspe. -
First Black President
Barack Obama is the United States 44th president. He is the first black president in history. -
A new king
Arthelred "The Unready" becomes king at age 11.
